Dallas Stars
0-0-0 - 2nd in Central Division
Stars sign backup goalie DeSmith to 2-year, $5M extension
The Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.
Predictions for every NHL team's finish in 2026-27: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to!
A guide to NHL goalie masks for the 2026-27 season
Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.
NHL betting guide: 32 teams, 32 bets to make this season
One bet to make on each of the NHL's 32 squads, including Stanley Cup winner, player awards and more futures.
NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.
Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Top teams, players, storylines for 2026-27
Miss anything since the end of June? Miss EVERYTHING since then? Get caught up here.
Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates
Here are a dozen players who are in for a heightened -- or lowered -- level of production this season.
Stanley Cup contender tiers: Where do all 32 NHL teams fit in?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.